6 Questions
What is the result of lowering the temperature of the skin to very much below normal?
Diminished sensibility of sensory nerves
What is the purpose of using freezing mixtures of salt and ice or an ether or rhigolene spray?
To reduce pain during minor operations
What is the ideal temperature range for a full bath to treat hysteria?
92° to 97°
What is the duration of a neutral full bath for treating hysteria?
15 minutes to an hour or more
What is the temperature range for a neutral fan douche to treat nervous agitation with insomnia?
95° to 97°
What is the duration of a neutral fan douche to treat nervous agitation with insomnia?
1 to 5 minutes
Learn about the anesthetic effects of cold temperatures on the human body, including the reduction of sensibility in skin and nerves. This quiz covers the principles of rational hydrotherapy and its applications. Test your knowledge of this medical concept!
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